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FL Technics completes Job Air Technic acquisition, boosting European MRO footprint

FL Technics, the global MRO provider and Avia Solutions Group subsidiary, has completed its acquisition of Job Air Technic. The deal expands FL Technics' footprint in Europe, consolidating third‑party maintenance capabilities and broadening service coverage across the region. It positions the group to better serve airlines and independent customers.

2026-02-16T06:34:46.770657-08:00

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FlyHouse acquires Jetsmith, folds charter brokerage and aircraft sales into its 3P platform

2026-02-16T08:36:08.109945-08:00

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Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year

2026-02-16T01:12:36.513529-08:00

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Cathay Pacific shareholders approve off‑market repurchase of Qatar Airways' stake

2026-02-15T16:53:35.132491-08:00

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FlyHouse acquires Jetsmith, folds charter brokerage and aircraft sales into its 3P platform FlyHouse, based in Van Nuys, has acquired Jetsmith, an on-demand charter brokerage, aircraft sales and consulting firm, and will integrate its operations into FlyHouse's third-party (3P) broker platform. The deal broadens FlyHouse's service mix across charter, sales and advisory offerings.

2026-02-16T08:36:08.109945-08:00

FlyHouse acquires Jetsmith, folds charter brokerage and aircraft sales into its 3P platform

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FL Technics completes Job Air Technic acquisition, boosting European MRO footprint FL Technics, the global MRO provider and Avia Solutions Group subsidiary, has completed its acquisition of Job Air Technic. The deal expands FL Technics' footprint in Europe, consolidating third‑party maintenance capabilities and broadening service coverage across the region. It positions the group to better serve airlines and independent customers.

2026-02-16T06:34:46.770657-08:00

FL Technics completes Job Air Technic acquisition, boosting European MRO footprint

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Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year An Arif Habib Group‑led consortium has taken full operational control of Pakistan International Airlines and intends to expand its fleet to boost the carrier's competitiveness and support Pakistan's tourism sector. The new owners plan to list PIA via an initial public offering within a year of the takeover.

2026-02-16T01:12:36.513529-08:00

Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year

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Syrian government converts state-owned carrier Syrianair into holding company The Syrian government has converted state-owned carrier Syrianair into a holding company, shifting the airline's legal and ownership framework. The change formally separates ownership from operations and aligns the carrier’s structure with arrangements that enable partnerships and restructuring as Syria rebuilds its civil aviation sector.

2026-02-15T22:32:33.615816-08:00

Syrian government converts state-owned carrier Syrianair into holding company

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AirAsia's branding arm eyes Nasdaq backdoor listing at roughly $1.5bn valuation AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes said the group's branding unit is closing in on a backdoor Nasdaq listing via a deal with a Nasdaq-listed target later this year, which would value the newly created entity at about $1.5 billion. The announcement surfaces as the group finalises broader corporate restructuring.

2026-02-15T19:00:28.946200-08:00

AirAsia's branding arm eyes Nasdaq backdoor listing at roughly $1.5bn valuation

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Cathay Pacific shareholders approve off‑market repurchase of Qatar Airways' stake Cathay Pacific shareholders have approved an off‑market repurchase of the entirety of Qatar Airways' shareholding, allowing the Hong Kong carrier to buy back QR's stake and consolidate ownership. The move ends Qatar's minority holding and will alter Cathay's shareholder mix and governance dynamics.

2026-02-15T16:53:35.132491-08:00

Cathay Pacific shareholders approve off‑market repurchase of Qatar Airways' stake

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IndiGo route‑network update: routes, frequencies and fleet moves reshaping capacity Daily Operator route‑network update for IndiGo summarises route additions, suspensions and frequency changes, plus strategic fleet moves, aircraft‑order developments and commercial partnerships. It highlights sector shifts — start‑ups, bankruptcies and M&A — that could quickly change capacity, route economics and partnership opportunities for the carrier.

2026-02-15T11:45:54.291857-08:00

IndiGo route‑network update: routes, frequencies and fleet moves reshaping capacity

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UK government reportedly blocks The Exploration Company’s proposed purchase of Orbex The Exploration Company said the UK government has blocked its proposed acquisition of Orbex, halting the planned transaction. The company's statement did not disclose the government's rationale, timing, or whether any appeals or remedial steps will follow.

2026-02-14T06:57:19.003270-08:00

UK government reportedly blocks The Exploration Company’s proposed purchase of Orbex

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FL Technics completes Job Air Technic acquisition, boosting European MRO footprint

FlyHouse acquires Jetsmith, folds charter brokerage and aircraft sales into its 3P platform

Arif Habib Group-led consortium takes full control of PIA; plans fleet expansion and IPO within a year

Cathay Pacific shareholders approve off‑market repurchase of Qatar Airways' stake

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